IDW and the Library of American Comics Announces The Family Circus Library, Volume 1

As the 50th anniversary of this iconic strip approaches, IDW and the Library of American Comics are proud to announce that The Family Circus Library, Volume 1 will be available in November.

Creator Bil Keane debuted The Family Circus in February 1960 and for fifty years has delighted audiences worldwide with the simple humor of every day life. The endlessly curious, often too clever children and their loving, long-suffering parents capture the essence of every family.

â€œAs a parent, I see these cartoons come to life everyday in my home,â€ said series editor, Scott Dunbier. â€œKeaneâ€™s terrific sense of humor and visual wit are evident in every panelâ€”and with the 50th anniversary of the Family Circus on the horizon, thereâ€™s no better time to rediscover this timeless classic.â€

The Family Circus Library, Volume 1 collects the classic newspaper strip in chronological order for the very first time, in beautifully designed hardcover books. Starting with the very first strip, originally published on Leap Year Day – February 29, 1960, The Family Circus Library, Volume 1 will feature a complete run of the first two years, including dailies and Sundays. Volume will also include a thoughtful essay written by Keaneâ€™s son, Christopher, accompanied by many pieces of pre-Family Circus art and family photographs. The book has been beautifully produced by Eisner award-winning designer, Dean Mullaney.

â€œHaving truly enjoyed drawing my Family Circus cartoons, it is icing on the cake to see them now preserved in these very special volumes that will go on and on and on!â€ Bil Keane said. â€œRealizing that future generations may read the Keane family drawings that I penned so long ago is a happy bonus for this old cartoonist. I am eternally grateful.â€

The Family Circus Library Volume 1 debuts in November 2009.Â Diamond order code SEP09 0891

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